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WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY
For
Lutherans, worship is an ever-changing and growing experience. Connected with
and central to everything we do, worship unites us in celebration, engages us in
thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. It grounds us in our Christian
and Lutheran roots, while demonstrating practical relevance for today’s world.
Our
Worship and Music Ministry tells the story of our faith:
• Two
services with Holy Communion—traditional and intimate at 8:00 am and blended
style at 10:15 am (one service only at 9:30 am from June 20 to September 12)
• An Education hour between services—Sunday School, Confirmation class, and
Adult Forum
• Vibrant music by the Adult Choir and an instrumental/vocal Praise Ensemble
• Recorded music at 8:00 am service
• Active lay participation as Worship Assistant or Lector reading the lessons
• A user-friendly service with overhead projection and a printed bulletin
• Altar flowers arranged weekly and delivered to shut-ins by members
• A Prayer Servant every Sunday to pray with you in petition or thanksgiving
HEALTH MINISTRY
A major part of our
Health Ministry is our Center for Well-Being, a non-profit holistic health
center that encourages health and well-being through education, counseling and
support to help the congregation care for themselves and one another. It is an
outreach to the community, offering classes, workshops, and counseling on
various health and wellness topics.
Our Health Ministry
helps you attain, maintain or regain best possible health:
• A Pilates exercise
class to improve your strength and balance
• Help with life’s challenges through counseling with our Marriage Family
Therapist
• Find a support group for overweight, 12-step programs, grief, etc.
• Talk to our Parish Nurse about specific health questions
• Pray with one of our Prayer Servants one-on-one during Sunday worship
• A Prayer Shawl for you or a friend who is ill or recovering
The person who knits the shawl prays for you at the same time.
PARISH LIFE
Through planned
social activities for the congregation we have fun and get to know each other.
Our Parish Life Ministry
helps us have fun:
• Meet monthly with the
Lunch Bunch or the evening Women’s Circle
• Enjoy a delicious dinner at a “Table of 8” at someone’s home
• Visit, eat and laugh at Sunday Coffee Fellowship after our worship service
• Watch a movie (with popcorn!) and discuss it afterward
• Take part in theater excursions, game nights, picnics, sightseeing trips, and
so on
SOCIAL MINISTRY
In many ways, members of
CTK are helping to make the world a better place. Right here in our
neighborhood, and by supporting programs around the globe, we want to be folks
who don’t simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action.
Our Social Ministry
finds out just how rewarding God’s work can be:
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Members make and serve a meal every month at Abode, the homeless shelter
• A monthly canned food collection is made for Tri-City Volunteers
• Sandwiches are made for the homeless Winter Relief program
• A Christmas Gift Tree for residents of the Good Shepherd Home
• A “Souper Bowl Sunday” collection supports a local charity
• We join the community to build homes with Habitat for Humanity
• In the fall, we buy backpacks and fill them with school supplies to distribute
to children needing them
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
We support and
nourish our congregation and the ELCA through gifts of time, talent and
treasure. We care for all of God’s creation including the environment.
Our Stewardship Ministry
encourages care of our church and our world:
• Our annual
Consecration Sunday—a time to give out of gratitude for God’s many blessings and
enjoy a celebration luncheon afterward
• Earth Day—a worship service dedicated to ways we can take better care of our
planet
• We are members of Interfaith Power and Light—A
photovoltaic system takes energy from the sun to power much of our electricity
• Volunteer Appreciation Day— a chance to recognize our many volunteers who keep
things running year-round
• Blessing of the Animals—in honor of St. Francis, our animal companions (or a
photo) come to receive a blessing in October
• A Gifts Assessment Survey can help someone identify their talents and how to
use them
EVANGELISM MINISTRY
As Lutherans, we share a commitment to spreading
God’s word—and sharing God’s love—in the world. To live our lives in and for
Christ in both church and society—that’s at the heart of discipleship.
Our Evangelism Ministry finds ways to share
faith with others:
• Visitors receive home-baked cookies delivered
with a smile
• Weekly Bible study with wide-ranging discussions open to all
• Growth and health for our congregation through participation in the Natural
Church Development program
• “Bring a Friend to Church” Sunday barbecue
• Special worship services can be planned for dealing with grief and loss,
health issues, etc.
PROPERTY MINISTRY
Provides regular
maintenance of the property to keep it looking beautiful and functioning well.
Our Property Ministry
provides a welcoming place for both members and visitors.
• Drought-tolerant
landscape design
• Painting and cleaning building exteriors and interiors
• Building maintenance: Electrical and bulb replacement, plumbing and drains,
irrigation system, heating and A/C
MINISTRY CONTACTS:
Evangelism: Bill Kemp (kemphouse@comcast.net)
Health Ministry: Mimi Bauer (cmbauer97@aol.com)
Parish Life: Joan Keyser (bjkeyser@comcast.net)
Property: Bill Kemp (kemphouse@comcast.net)
Social Ministry: Laurel King (LKing79592@aol.com)
Stewardship: Mae Kaven (mkaven@comcast.net)
Worship & Music: Pastor Warren (warrencnielsen@hotmail.com)
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